Mickly

H’mmm, ‘practical’ is the kindest thing I can say

‘Av a good ‘un

Sadly I have just read that Chrissy has passed away. RIP ‘The fastest maths teacher’ https://apple.news/A22IjQPMKRReYx792X6Lrmw

Just discovered that my cheap & cheerful not very old lap top doesn’t have the requisite spec to upgrade to Win 11. Also my I-phone 6S Plus is just about to be considered obsolete as the latest IOS will not be made available for it

Yep

A great day, however the accident involving Chrissie Rouse in the second race has really saddened me. These things happen in racing & the only way to prevent these incidents is to ban racing entirely, which I can’t advocate. What makes this more of a personal thing is that although I have never met him, I listened avidly to his ( & Dom Herbertsons’) Chasin’ the Racin’ podcast throughout the lock down while sat in my garage & it really helped me escape from the outside world. He seems a genuinely nice guy & I wish him a successful recovery irrespective of the time it takes.

Really like it, but it needs a bash plate !!

I’ll usually nod, but if I’m in a foul mood or concentrating on making progress or filtering or close to something that needs my attention then no.

Not had the heating on yet … Missus Mickly had the gas fire on in the front room for an hour last night for the 1st time this autumn but confessed that she was getting too warm as she had a cat stretched out on her lap & it got turned off. Need to have a word with the cats and get them to take turns in ensuring their Mummy is kept warm enough to keep the fire off

My case with the Ombudsman is over a year old, despite giving them all the relevant correspondence & details

Stepson works for a BSB sponsor, I’ve asked in the past if he could get any tickets, his response has always been that the Management always gets that stuff & the workshop staff never get a look in …. However he’s just told me he’s been given 2 Premium Paddock passes for this weekend at Donnington & he’s not bothered so he’s giving them to me I am absolutely stoked at the thought - although I can only go on Sunday & it will probably piss down.

It’s only £2:80 return in the train plus admission for me, so I’ll probably be there at some point. If I go with the group of mates who work it will be the last Sunday, If I go with the other group of fellow shirkers and retirees it will be mid week.

So what fuel do they use to fire the kilns?

I saw a homeless guy begging on the street today & felt so sorry for him I pushed a bundle of £20 notes through the door of a hedge fund manager I know, it’ll surely trickle down to the homeless guy soon. Happy that I’ve done my bit for the disadvantaged.

Pathfinder Cafe - completes the South West set.

Happy birthday Chippy tea as a treat?

Happy birthday @fastbob, hope you have a good’un.

I discovered this place via a Freddie Dobbs You tube video. visited it today ( unfortunately not on the bike ) If you’re ever in the South West within striking distance of Newquay it’s worth a visit (IMO). Quality gear & nice coffee / cake they also sell cans of craft ale. A very nice environment for a break from riding or as in my case from the Missus. Possible 2023 Tag eh? @Hoggs

Was that once it had lost all of its oil

What about them? Your point is? Certainly can’t be about me as I am only slightly left of centre … also a description of how I dress

A bent gearbox final drive shaft?

Please enlighten us on your explanation of what ‘ the British’ means …. & here’s a clue … ‘British means British’ is not an acceptable answer … unless you want to be a nominee on the ‘Nob of the day’ thread. I already assume that ‘Woke’ is a description of anyone who doesn’t share your ultra right wing views.

That’s a tough one & unless someone has been through the same experience with the same mind set I’m not sure anyone other than a professional shrink can give a view, but seeing that he seems unwilling to accept that kind of help, here’s a couple of things that might get him back to enjoying his riding.. If you are willing, maybe suggest that you’d love to go a ride out as pillion for a pub lunch or something, nothing too far but some nice country lanes & a river side venue? Secondly organise a ride out with some mates or find a local group he could join? He might not be wanting to commute due to a fear of having the bike stolen again … so maybe a bit of leisure riding will get him back in the mood? …. I am not a mental health professional so I take. I responsibility if the above is a load of bollox.

Was going away, but Stepdaughter moved house yesterday & although I woke up absolutely fcuk’d this morning from helping I am now re-assembling furniture as her fella has had to go to work …. A bit too convenient I think & she can’t find the coffee !!!

@fastbob @Ian Frog @billy sugger It’s been postponed